Sidney Lavis Explained

Sidney Warren DeLavis (1873 – 1965)[1] was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the 20th century.[2] He was born in 1873, educated at St Augustine's College, Canterbury[3] and ordained in 1899.[4] He was Rector of St Paul’s, Cape Town, then the area’s Archdeacon[5] before his appointment as Dean of Cape Town. In 1931 he was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop of Cape Town.

He died in July 1965.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.guildofallsouls.org.uk/In%20Memoriam%20July.htm Guild of all Souls
  2. http://www.whalecottage.com/blog/tag/reverend-sidney-warren-lavis/ Whale Cottage
  3. http://staugustinecricketclub.co.za/heritage/ St Augustine's Cricket Club
  4. The Clergy List” London, John Phillips, 1900
  5. [Who's Who|“Who was Who” 1897-1990]
  6. [The Times]